Distance isn’t always measured in footsteps—sometimes, it’s the quiet longing in a glance, the memory of a friend’s laugh, or the silent promise between two hearts. Set against the green slopes and mountain mist of Arunachal Pradesh, “5 Metres Away” tells the poignant story of Avi, a boy whose world is shaped by the fragile bonds of childhood friendship.As Avi navigates the joys and heartbreaks of growing up—schoolyard adventures, whispered secrets, bittersweet goodbyes—he learns that the space between people is never just physical. When change pulls friends apart and letters go unwritten, will hope and memory be enough to close the distance?Tender, evocative, and full of warmth, “5 Metres Away” is a moving novel about friendship, separation, and the invisible threads that tie us together, no matter how far we wander.